Next, you need to know something about the way you work, so that you can accurately estimate the amount of time you need for each task. For example, some people need to spend a longer time reading, analysing and planning, to create a detailed plan before they begin writing. They may then write only one draft, so they need much less time for writing. Other people need to begin writing much earlier. These are people who don’t spend as much time on planning beforehand, but who instead write several drafts before the final structure is settled.

If you are having difficulties with the process of planning the structure of your assignment, consider trying some different planning methods. Many writers (including experienced ones!) use 2 or 3 or more stages of planning. For example: